February 2011

I can and I will

February 28, 2011

It’s time for a brain reset over here.  I need to take a step back and stop judging every run.  Because really, every run is a good run.  Why?  Because I got to run.  I’m trained *enough* to finish my upcoming half marathon.  I know I can finish it.  Will it be a PR?  No, [...]

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ABCs of me

February 26, 2011

What can I say? I’m lazy and this was easy. ;o) Age: 40Bed size: Queen (want a King – but it would take up the entire floor space in our bedroom)Chore you hate: laundry, cleaning the bathrooms, changing sheets – ok, really, I *suck* as a “housewife”Dogs: No thanks, I have enough “things” dependent on [...]

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Mental Sabotage

February 25, 2011

Yesterday I had a 12 mile run. It did not end well. I finished 12 miles, but it wasn’t pretty. I fell apart around mile 9.5 and the remaining 2.5 miles sucked. While there was a physical component to it (I ended up with severe foot and calf cramps afterwards, so I’m guessing I had [...]

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TTT: 12 miles, pink eye, MCM

February 24, 2011

1.  Today I have 12 miles on the schedule.  It’ll be my longest run in months.  I’m ready for it, but I realized yesterday when I was looking at my calendar that Shoo gets out of preschool early today.  That means by the time I drop off kids, run, and get back to the house, [...]

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Last man standing

February 21, 2011

Everyone in my house, except me, is sick.  I feel fine.  *knock wood*  Thankfully, my boys are old enough that I can leave them home with Beer Geek, even in his “I feel like crap” state.  Otherwise, I think my head would explode if I couldn’t leave the house. How am I staying healthy?  Well, [...]

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From horrid to the zone

February 20, 2011

I did not want to run today.  The thought of putting on running clothes just seemed overwhelming.  No reason, it was just one of those days when I hate running. I put it off as long as I could and finally convinced myself I need to just “man up” and get out the door.  From [...]

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That which does not kill you…

February 18, 2011

can still make you pretty darn miserable.  Oh wait, isn’t there supposed to be something in there about “stronger”. My training plan (which is all in my head, not on paper LOL) called for 11 miles today.  I also had plans to meet friends for coffee.  In addition, temps here today were going to hit [...]

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Three things Thursday + ALO winner

February 17, 2011

1.  I thought about becoming a streaker.  I ran eight days in a row, including a strong 10 mile run, 6 miles of hills, and a 4.5 mile speed workout.  Yesterday I gave blood.  I spent the rest of the day with barely enough energy to walk up the stairs.  I feel better today, but [...]

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I could get used to this

February 15, 2011

Yesterday, it was warm enough to run in short sleeves.  I wore capris, but I bet I would have been fine in shorts.    I had a fabulous 6 mile run on really tired legs.   I ran a route that included the hill that will be in Pacers Four Courts Four Miler in a few weeks.  [...]

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Celebrating my successes

February 14, 2011

So far, February is treating me well in terms of hitting my goals.  I may just get my running back on track yet. This week I: Ran a total of 30 miles.  I’m pretty sure I’ve never hit that number before when I wasn’t deep in marathon training. Ran a great 10 mile run at [...]

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